5 Reasons AJ Styles vs. Shawn Michaels Shouldn’t Happen

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1. Newer Fans May Not Be Able to Connect to HBK or Know His Value

We may think he’s cool and some may even think he’s sexy, but other WWE fans may not get what the big deal is with Michaels. When we think about the WWE’s attempt to bring up Sting’s past and how much value he held to WCW, it was incredibly difficult since it was twelve years removed from when he competed for WCW before that promotion closed its doors. Similarly, Michaels is several years removed from competing in a WWE ring.

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Longstanding fans can certainly see the value in having Michaels face-off against Styles. However, for fans that came in more recently and are a younger demographic, they will have to depend on the word of their parents or what commentators say about Michaels’ career accomplishments. Regardless of whether they are able to watch old footage of Michaels matches, fans need to watch a performer live in the present day in order for them to care. The booking of this match is, unfortunately, a few years removed from conceivably having a newer generation be able to connect to it.